Stella would rather be a graceful pig ballerina than what she really is, a dog no one seems to like, but on the night of her ballet recital Stella learns that it is better to be herself.

Sam is full of questions on his first trip to the seashore and his older sister has an answer for each one, except whether or not Sam will ever come into the water.

Do you believe the most difficult journeys can lead to the most beautiful destinations? One tragic night turned into years of self-discovery for a struggling mother. A Star for Stella: A Mother's Journey to Overcome follows author Leia Baez as she fights her way back from abusive trauma, alcoholism, divorce, losing custody of her only child, and self-doubt. Her eye-opening trials force her to re-evaluate her life, her habits, and the kind of role model she wants to be for her daughter. This award-winning journalist's memoir is proof that anything is possible with faith. It exemplifies how traumatic situations can be used for good and growth. It is a testament to how "tough times don't last; tough people do." A Star for Stella offers uplifting proof that perseverance through failure and mistakes can allow anyone to overcome.

Stella's parents are so proud. Her teacher wants her to be the star in the school play. So her parents take her shopping for new shoes and a new dress, get her hair cut at a fancy salon, and buy the best camera there is to take pictures during the show. After all, only the best will do for their star. After much anticipation, the adorable Stella wins the hearts of all audiences and makes her parents very proud in this charming story with a surprising finale.

"When Stella does not want to go to bed, she tries all sorts of ways to keep the sun up"--

Rachel and Kirsty help Stella the Star Fairy retrieve her magical Christmas ornaments from Jack Frost and his goblins.

Another adventure begins in this book in the Stella and Sam series as the pair explores the wonders of the natural world. A vast luminous sky, the sun, the stars and the rising moon form the backdrop for their nocturnal expedition. As they encounter raccoons, fireflies, tree frogs and bats, Sam wonders if the moon can swim, if the sun wears pajamas or if he can catch shooting stars with his butterfly net. Stella, as always, has an answer for every question. Marie-Louise Gay's whimsical prose and enchanting illustrations capture the joys of young children making their first discoveries of the world around them.